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gobernante

go-ber-NAN-te/ɡoβerˈnante/

ruler

Also: leader, governor
Nounm or fB1
A noble leader wearing a crown and a royal robe, standing tall with a kind expression.

📝 In Action

El pueblo eligió a un nuevo gobernante.

A2

The people chose a new ruler.

Es una gobernante muy respetada en toda la región.

B1

She is a very respected leader in the whole region.

Los gobernantes deben trabajar por el bienestar de los ciudadanos.

B2

Rulers must work for the well-being of the citizens.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • subordinado (subordinate)
  • gobernado (subject/citizen being ruled)

Common Collocations

  • gobernante de turno – the ruler currently in power
  • buen gobernante – a good leader

governing

Also: ruling
Adjectivem or fB2formal
A group of people sitting around a large round table in a bright room, making decisions together.

📝 In Action

El partido gobernante perdió las elecciones.

B2

The governing party lost the elections.

La coalición gobernante anunció nuevas medidas económicas.

C1

The ruling coalition announced new economic measures.

Las élites gobernantes tienen mucha responsabilidad.

C1

The ruling elites have a lot of responsibility.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • partido gobernante – ruling party
  • clase gobernante – ruling class

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "gobernante" in Spanish:

governing→governor→leader→ruler→ruling→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: gobernante

Question 1 of 3

Which is the correct way to say 'the female ruler'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
gobernar(to govern/rule) — Verb
gobierno(government) — Noun
gobernación(administration/governance) — Noun
gobernabilidad(governance/stability) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word 'gubernans', which is a form of 'gubernare'. Originally, this word meant 'to steer a ship'. Eventually, the meaning shifted from steering a boat to steering a country.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: governingFrench: gouvernant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'gobernante' only refer to presidents?

No, it is a broad term. It can refer to kings, presidents, prime ministers, or anyone in a position of high political power.

Is 'gobernante' a common word in daily conversation?

It's more common in formal contexts like the news or books. In casual chat, people might just say 'el líder' or 'el jefe del país'.

How do I make 'gobernante' plural?

Simply add an 's' to the end: 'los gobernantes' or 'las gobernantes'.